Mother’s day is fast approaching, don’t know what to buy your dear mum? Or need to subtly leave a list of ideas lying around for the children to find? Take inspiration from these gifts which come recommended by our readers. BaByliss Diamond Heated Smoothing and Straightening Brush, £59 CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum, £75 Pink Coral & Diamond Ring ...

For cat lovers everywhere, few scents are as comforting as when you bury your nose into a little kitty’s fur and Demeter Fragrance Library totally gets it. The perfumery has officially recreated the scent of “Kitten Fur” and put it in a bottle! ‘Kitten Fur’ is a scent fifteen years in the making, and captures the essence of both the ...

Ingredients plain flour 250g 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda pinch of salt 115g Flora spread dairy free 115g dark brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 500g mashed over-ripe bananas   Method Preheat your oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4. Lightly grease a 23x13cm (9×5 inches) loaf tin. In a large bowl, combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt. ...

It’s time for Teddy’s Facebook competition, and this time he’s decided that the prize should be a £50 Feel Unique gift voucher. We’d love for you to come over and interact with us, we’re looking forward to seeing you over there. Where they’ll be lots more pics of the official Vivre Le Rêve puppy-in-chief, Teddy. We’re also hoping to start ...

As you likely know, a genuine designer bag is made by the original well-known designer; tags or marks stating the designer’s name form an integral part of the bag’s overall authenticity and the price is determined by what the consumer is prepared to pay for the designer label. However, buying a counterfeit bag is rife with moral issues, from violating ...

Now that the sun’s started to shine and it’s getting a bit too warm for our big winter coats, we thought we’d put together a list of our favourite SS17 coats and jackets. What Spring coats are you all wearing? Tommy Hilfiger Boiled Wool Coat £290 AX Paris Plain Collar Button Front Jacket £19.99 Jaeger Double-Faced Wool Cape £299 Brave ...

We’re ridiculously excited to be talking to you today about Nudo Adopt, the original olive oil adoption programme. You see, we’re often asked for our top picks when it comes to quirky gifts for the people in our lives who have everything and we think an Olive Oil tree adoption from Nudo is the way to go. You can adopt ...

We’d like to talk to you about a wonderful little box that arrived at Vivre Le Rêve HQ today. Sent by Blurt, It’s a veritable hug in a box, just the sort of thing that can turn your day around. Their BuddyBox is a subscription service with substance, designed to counter the pressures we face in modern life. It’s packed full ...

Load Up On Folic Acid Rich Foods “This nutrient is critical to the development of the baby’s brain and spinal cord. Intake of folic acid prevents Neural Tube Defects (NTD) like spinal bifida,” says Rebecca Lewis, R.D., nutritionist for Hello Fresh. Seek out foods like dark leafy greens (like spinach, kale, and swiss chard), citrus fruits, and avocados to get ...

Not sure why we didn’t realise this sooner, seeing as over the years we’ve learned that almost every beauty product can serve a dual purpose. For example, we all know that lipstick can be dotted on the cheeks as blush and eyeliner can fill in sparse brows. Pigment is pigment, right? But can you really do the same with skincare? ...

L’Occitane Mother’s Day Competition on Facebook We are offering the chance for one lucky Mom to receive the ultimate L’Occitane Mother’s Day gift! This competition is open to everyone whether you are looking to win this amazing gift for your Mom or you’re looking to receive an extra special gift for yourself for Mother’s Day. Start date: 12 March Finish: ...

If you’ve been wondering why Vivre Le Rêve was unavailable this afternoon, rest assured we’re not dead, on holidays or in exile. Nothing dramatic like that, the site was just undergoing a little face lift. Rather than wait for you to politely ask if we’ve had a little work done, we’re coming clean right upfront. We asked you how we ...